Clogs


I'm a big fan of The National (going to see them Thursday!), and was therefore happy to hear the music of Clogs, a group which features guitarist Bryce Dessner of the aforementioned band, along with sometimes-collaborator Padma Newsome on viola, Thomas Kozumplik on percussion and Rachael Elliott on bassoon. Could she be the titular character from the National's "Murder Me Rachael"?

You decide! From Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers:

The National - Murder Me Rachael

Anyhow, Clogs make some gorgeous and unique music, their mostly instrumental songs sounding eerily familar for being so very different. The group's talent is apparent upon first listen, as Newsome's outstanding work pulls the listener through a forest of sound which I can only describe as magical. Not quite in the happy-hippie Joanna Newsom sense, but in a more enchanted and urgent way.


From their latest, Stick Music:

Clogs - Pencil Stick

From Lullabye for Sue:

Clogs - Who's Down Now

Enjoy.

Bonus! Go over to So Much Silence and get the latest Spoon b-side, "Sunday Morning, Wednesday Night." If you're into that sort of thing.